Texture Luxe

Hi Loves. Tiare here. I've got a serious love thang for angels. This quick, cute idea makes my heart pitter-patter and is a great, crafty project to do alone, with friends or with the kids.

So grab this week's color Gelatos® Silver Ice and let's make some last minute, angel ornaments. Here's how...

String a large round bead onto twine and tie a knot at the top and bottom of the bead, to hold bead into place. Be sure to leave a loop at the top and a little twine hanging at the bottom. Add a drop of adhesive in the opening of the clothespin. Place the bottom of twine inside, let clothespin close onto twine. Set aside to dry.

Once dried, cut a few pieces of burlap for the wings. Tie at center to create the look of wings. Adhere to back of clothespin. Use Gelatos® Iced Chai to add interest to wings. Add a bit of shine by scribbling on wings using Texture Gems™ Gold and add a bit of sparkle by adding some Glass Bead Glitter Gel to bottom half of clothespin.

Finish it off by coloring on some Gelatos® Silver Ice onto a piece of paper, punch out star shapes and adhere to your angel.

Hey friends! Adrianne Surian with you here today to share a fun jewelry idea - showcase your mixed media art inside a glass locket. This simple geometric winter design featuring the Gelatos® color of the week, Metallic Mint, is versatile enough for your next Christmas party right up through the beginning of spring.

What even better about this project is that you can change out the art inside anytime you like - consider this accessory a tiny frame for your miniature mixed media. Showcase your personality with any of your favorite artwork, or just read on to re-create this simple stenciled design.

You can get the full supply list at the bottom of this post. You may notice above that I included some stamping supplies, but in the end, I decided that simple was better (a small canvas is easy to fill, after all)! You'll just need to do some basic mixing, stenciling, and texture painting.

Begin by tracing a circle the same size as the opening in your locket (in my case, 1-1/4 inches). Alternately, if you have a circle hole punch in the correct size, you may simply use that.

Apply Gelatos in Elderberry directly to the background, and blend it with a damp brush or sponge for a background with a watercolor effect. Then, prepare Gel Medium for the trees by cutting off a small piece of Gelatos sticks in Iced Pear, and the color of the week, Metallic Mint. Mix a small amount of Gel Medium with each color until well-blended. (You may also choose to add a hint of Glass Bead Glitter Gel to the Metallic Mint mix, like I did, for extra texture on the darker trees!)

Using the Triangle Stencil from the 101 Stencil Collection, overlap layers of trees ranging from lighter in the background to darker and more textural in the foreground. I layered a thin watercolor coat of Metallic Mint Gelatos, then a layer of Iced Pear Gelatos mixed with Gel Medium, and finally a layer of Metallic Mint Gelatos mixed with Glass Bead Glitter Gel. (Note: allow each layer to dry in between before applying the next.)

Finally, apply Texture Luxe in the color Pearl to the bottom of the circle to provide a snowy base for your art. You can also add a few dots in the air as snowflakes, or paint a bit of snow onto the textured trees.

To showcase your art inside the locket, make sure that it's fully dry and cut (or punch) it to the correct size to fit inside. My locket has an interior diameter of 1-1/4 inches which makes a nice size for jewelry. Then simply close the locket for wear, and reopen it at any time to change the artwork inside!

I hope you enjoyed this simple winter design, and that you're inspired to proudly wear your own art this season - or give it as a gift! Handmade jewelry gifts like this are easy to put together and they're especially personal to your loved ones, who can own a bit of your art without worrying if it suits their decor or if they have space for it. There's always space right next to their heart!

This is Rachel here, and today, I would like to share with you some inspiration all about decorating for the holidays! To begin, I used the Strawberry Gelatos® to create a festive plaque that I can keep on display through New Years.

I started by covering the entire plaque with Strawberry Gelatos® then incorporating a few Mixed Media Stencils in a lot of different ways. I used a ghosting technique to take color away, I used Silver Ice Gelatos® to add color through a stencil, and finally I used Texture Luxe™ Pearl Paste through the triangle stencil to add dimension. Each of these techniques are shared in my process video to give you a better idea of what I did!

For the finishing pop on the background I painted on a generous amount of Glass Bead Glitter Gel (my favorite!) and spread on a mix of Strawberry Gelatos® with Glaze medium.

As much as I loved creating the background, the letters are really the star! I traced the Stencil 301 letters onto watercolor paper, fussy cut them out, then gave each one a coat of Gold Champagne Gelatos®, Glass Bead Glitter Gel, and Ice Texture Gems™. Each letter has so much sparkle and dimension! I love the combination of the Glass Bead Glitter Gel with the Texture Gems™ on top.

Please watch the process video to get a clearer idea of each step used to create this plaque! Thanks for watching!

Hello spooky artists! This is Rachel again and I'm here to share this quick Halloween card. Halloween is only 10 days away! I hope your house is decorated and your candy bowls are full :)

I started with a card base that I had very lightly Gesso'd, and blended Silver Ice and Metallic Icing Gelatos® throughout the background. The Design Memory Craft Gesso is great to make cardstock sturdier and more water resistant, as well as giving the Gelatos® a non-porous surface to blend.

Next, I mixed the Cinnamon Gelatos® Color of the Week with some Design Memory Craft Glaze medium. I added a very thick and somewhat messy large strip of the Glaze across the card. When the Glaze dried it left an almost velvety look and feel to my card. It is such an easy way to make a big impact on a card!

These fall earrings were really fun to make and I love how they turned out. Often times larger earrings are heavy, but because I chose to create them with paper-mache, they are really light, easy to wear, and feature a great fall Gelatos® color: Cinnamon!

To begin, I used my Scan N Cut to cut out this shape using a thin piece of chipboard. They are 1.75" x 1.60" in size. Of course if you don't have a die-cutting machine you can just create a pattern and cut out two of them.

Next, I took a lot of layers of ripped up tissue paper and adhered it to the shape with Gel Medium. I allowed it to dry between layers and just continued to build it up to the thickness I wanted.

Since I wanted both sides to have that fun texture and thickness, I devised a clever way to allow them to dry by bending paperclips and hanging it off of one of my tool baskets.

Next, I mixed up some of the Gelatos Color of the Week, Cinnamon, and a little bit of Glaze and applied it to the earring bases. I allowed it to dry and then repeated that process until it was the desired look I wanted.

After they had thoroughly dried overnight, I took just a tiny bit of the Gold Texture Luxe and applied it to the earrings. Oh how I love Texture Luxe!

I applied it with a damp (not dripping wet) finger to the earrings so that it really just transferred onto the high points of the folds of texture. I also applied it along the edge as well.

I added a few beads and fishhook earrings and voilà, they are ready to wear!

Hey friends! Adrianne here with you today to share an outside-of-the-box jewelry display solution that allows you to express your inner artist in a fun and functional way. This jewelry station is a great place for all your go-to pieces - the ones I always end up leaving on my night table or the bathroom counter because I wear them so often. I'm determined to clean up some of the clutter at home and this solution was fun to make!

I started with a MDF initial, and added Gelatos® (highlighting the color of the week, Lime!), Texture Luxe, Gel Medium and Glass Bead Glitter Gel before finishing it off with a set of decorative knobs. Green is my favorite color so I have really enjoyed this week's Gelatos color!

I began by covering my MDF letter "A" with a couple base colors. I mixed a bit of each of three colors - Metallic Icing,Acqua Dolce, and Passion Fruit - with Gel Medium, spread it over the piece, and allowed it to dry before adding some geometric stencils.

Next, I mixed Lime Green Gelatos with some Glass Bead Glitter Gel. If you haven't tried tinting the gels or textural mediums in the Design· Memory· Craft® line, it's so easy! Simply cut off a small bit of the Gelatos with your palette knife, add a dab of the medium you're using, and mix them together.

It helps if you first crush the solid Gelatos - I just squash it with my palette knife before mixing! It helps to more quickly dissolve and mix with the gel. You can use palette paper for your mixing, or I just do it directly on my craft mat and wipe it clean with a baby wipe between colors.

I added a hexagon theme using a stencil from the 101 stencil collection and hexagonal knobs. I used both small and medium hexies in my piece, because while the "A" itself is large enough for this project, there actually aren't a lot of large spaces to work on with a letter cutout. If you're using a plaque or a letter with more surface area, larger shapes would work well also!

The 301 stencil pack is filled with letters and numbers. Many are pre-cut expressions, but that doesn't mean you're locked into saying only what the stencil reads! I used the word "hello" from the multi-lingual greeting design and the word "beautiful" from a stencil that reads "that beautiful smile". While I knew I wanted the shine from the silver Texture Luxe, I also wanted to begin slightly darker than the silver shine to help my words stand out as much as possible.

I mixed a bit of Squid Ink Gelatos with the first layer of stenciling. If you're wondering why I planned for more than one layer, I'll let you in on a little trick of mine! It begins with a confession: I rarely manage to create perfectly stenciled shapes and letters over other textures. When you have this kind of "oops", you can wipe it off and begin again in many cases, but what I have found is that it's also a fantastic base for building textures and raised lettering and shapes.

By starting with a darker shade and allowing it to dry, you can re-set your stencil over the same letters and brush lightly with a lighter shade (in this case, un-tinted Silver Texture Luxe). It draws attention away from a messy first try and allows you to smooth out any textures you're not satisfied with. Two layers also really makes the letters stand out! With a soft color like silver, you have to rely on more texture if you don't want the letters to blend into the background.

Once the stencils have dried, you can add additional color to get the look you want. In my case, I wanted a little more green. I applied Lime Green Gelatos directly to the board in a few select places, and blended it to soften the color. This way it coordinates with the hexies, but doesn't compete or draw the eye away.

After the entire piece has dried, there's just one step left - to add the knobs that turns your art into a jewelry display station! I drilled four holes along the diagonal of the "A" (the placement of knobs on each letter will vary! Play with the layout for yourself to determine how many knobs you want, and their ideal placement). To the topmost knob, I also added a hanger to the backside of the piece.

Finally, I finished the raw wood edge with a bit of green by applying Lime Green Gelatos directly the the edges and blending it to smooth the finish.

If you discover that the screws that are included with your knobs are a little too long for your slim MDF, you can either make a quick trip to your hardware store for shorter screws, or you can increase the number of pieces your knobs cam hold by adding something to the front side between the MDF and the knob. I added 11mm large hole crystal beads to my piece (partly because I make a lot of jewelry and I didn't have to leave the house by opting for this solution. Hey, I like to work with what I have!)

The end result is a unique jewelry display that's a reflection of you! This size is small enough to fit in most spaces, and it accommodates several pieces on each knob.

I hope you enjoyed exploring this fun and functional art piece with me today, and I'll see you again soon!

Hey friends! Adrianne Surian here with you today to share another fun-sized mixed media project. You may have noticed that I have a passion for jewelry and wearable art. It's a great way to bring your pieces with you as a fantastic accessory and express yourself everywhere you go!

Today I'm using a rustic iron pendant base, and the Gelatos® color of the week, Red Cherry, alongside some of my favorite Design· Memory· Craft® products to create this stitched heart necklace.

You all know that mixed media extends beyond the page to a wide variety of materials, and this pendant uses Whipped Spackle to turn a jewelry-quality, lead-free iron pendant into a tiny canvas.

With this vibrant color of the week, a hopeful heart seemed like the perfect mixed media project! Because the iron is naturally dark, I mixed Red Cherry Gelatos with Whipped Spackle to create an opaque red base. To start, simply cut off some of the Gelatos stick (I used about 1/4") with your palette knife, crush it, and mix it well with an acorn-sized dab of Whipped Spackle.

Use the palette knife to spread a generous layer of the Red Cherry Whipped Spackle over the top of the pendant - I went for a mostly-smooth, semi-even coat of Whipped Spackle (you can see it in the photo below). I waited about 5 minutes and then used a small rubber stamp to add my initial to the pendant. You could stamp an entire word into it if you wish (like love, hope, art, heart - whatever inspires you). Clean any holes in the pendant that may have gotten Whipped Spackle (you can use a toothpick for this step), and then set the pendant aside and allow the Whipped Spackle to dry before continuing.

When the Whipped Spackle is dry, there will be some naturally textured areas around the edges of the pendant, near the holes, and near the stamped area. I brushed a light coat of Silver Texture Luxe™ over a few areas to add shine and to break up the solid red.

I continued to add complementary colors in very small areas by applying Gelatos directly to the pendant. I used a hint of Iced Currant and Mango ®®with the Cherry Red.

Finally - jewelry and wearable art should be sealed! Gelatos are water-based and easy to blend, which is a fantastic quality when you're at your art table! But to be sure your favorite sweater or blouse doesn't end up with a little delicious color where it doesn't belong, add a generous coat of glaze over the whole piece to seal the Gelatos colors.

Be sure to once again clear any holes of remaining glaze, and set the piece aside to dry fully before continuing.

When your pendant base is dry, add wire "stitching" through the center holes. Attach a pair of 10mm or larger jump rings to the top of the pendant, and string a necklace chain through the rings. I prefer a 20" chain to rest at a low neckline, but you can adjust your chain length shorter or even longer to suit your personal style!

The final piece is a tiny but bold statement necklace that is sure to be noticed - especially when paired with a solid top. Your art will get plenty of attention around your neck, which is always a great way to introduce yourself as an artist at events or parties! Thanks for joining me to check out today's mixed media jewelry and I'll see you all again soon!

This week's Gelatos® color of the week is Red Cherry. I chose a project with an Autumn theme which works perfectly with this bright, fun color.

I started by decoupaging a canvas panel with a music sheet and Gel Medium. Next, I applied Red Cherry and Blood Orange Gelatos to it and used Gel Medium to move it around my background. I ended up layering up a few layers this way so that the colors would become intense.

Next I added a layer of Glaze. I love how glossy the glaze makes the paper! I used a rubber stamp to make an impression in it while it was still wet. It's a really neat technique. I ended up covering it but I at least wanted to show you another fun way to use the Glaze.

For the leaves, I used my die-cut machine to cut a leaf shape out of black cardstock . You can also draw the leaf and cut it out of cardstock if you don't have a die-cut machine. Next, I mixed together some Whipped Spackle and Gold Texture Luxe™. Mixing these creates a different color and texture while retaining it's metallic shine. After they were mixed, I added some Gold Champagne Gelatos to half of it. The gold really bumped up the metallic look and darkened it as well. I used a pencil to etch some vein lines before the mixture dried.

The bookplate I used was originally silver, and I wanted it to be copper, so I used a dab of the copper Texture Luxe and added a couple of drops of water to it and then applied it. After it dried, I rubbed ink from the Walnut Brown #177 Stamper's Big Brush Pen into the recessed areas.

Next I used a small piece of black cardstock and covered the front side of it with 3 layers of Chalk Board Paint . Once it was dry, I wrote the word Autumn on it with the Stamper's Big Brush pen in white. I applied some Walnut Brown ink around the edge of the canvas as well to create a frame.

After everything was dry, I wrapped some string and beads around the right edge to finish it off.

Hello colorful creative souls! I am very much looking forward to a 3 day weekend of playtime in my studio. But before the weekend begins, I'm here to share a very quick art journal spread that celebrates our first 4 featured Gelatos® in the 52 Weeks of Color campaign: Lemon, Snow Cone, Margarita Mix, and Guava!

This art journal page started off very neat and clean, but took a quick turn when some emotions got the best of me and I covered a lot of my pages with black Chalkboard Paint. I'm so thankful that art is a part of my life so I can use it as a stress reliever! So anyways, I started with a base of Gelatos® Snow Cone and Margarita Mix that I blended with a wet paintbrush...

And that's when my giant fan brush met my Chalkboard Paint and they decided to make friends with my art journal :) Once the Chalkboard Paint dried I used my fingers to add some Texture Luxe™ Pearl.

I revisited this page a couple days later, when I was in a much better mood :) and decided to brighten it back up with some flowers. I outlined the flowers with Gesso and a brush. Once the Gesso dried I blended the petals with Guava Gelatos, the centers with Lemon Gelatos, and outlined with Snow Cone Gelatos. I also added some very loose details with my Paper Crafter Crayons™.